The Impact of Plant Density and Diversity on Animal Populations in a Sonoran Desert Environment
Comments
Contributed By
- Original Source:American Museum of Natural History
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
This winning entry in the Museum's Young Naturalist Awards 2004 by Lauren, a 15 year old student from Arizona, examines the relationship between plant density and animal populations. The purpose of her study was to determine whether Sonoran desert flora densities and diversities would have any impact on the densities and diversities of desert fauna. She reports on the acre-plus field site she selected and the data she collected.
Learning Registry Activity
Bookmarks
Topics and Grades
Grade: PS/Pre-K to 12
Topics: Life Sciences, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Structure and Function in Living Things, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Earth's Resources
Resource Pedagogy
Tool for: Students